Flexible means for securing a cleaning device to footwear
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cleaning devices attached to footwear lack a secure attachment mechanism for effective power and force transfer, are cumbersome, and do not allow for interchangeable cleaning elements, making them inefficient and impractical for various cleaning tasks.
Innovation Solution
A cleaning device with a shoe attachment means that removably connects to footwear, featuring a coupling interface with fasteners and openings for secure attachment and easy interchange of cleaning elements, enabling optimal power transfer and versatility in cleaning tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If known cleaning devices are attached to footwear, then cleaning function is provided, but secure attachment and effective power transfer are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The cleaning device is divided into separate modular components: a shoe attachment means that connects to footwear and a cleaning element that attaches to the shoe attachment means via a coupling interface. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the shoe attachment means focuses on secure attachment while the cleaning element provides cleaning functionality, resolving the contradiction between attachment security and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The shoe attachment means serves multiple functions: it attaches securely to footwear, provides a coupling interface for interchangeable cleaning elements, and enables effective power transfer from the foot to the cleaning element. This multi-functionality consolidates several requirements into a single component, improving attachment security without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
2Reliability
If cleaning devices are made secure and stable, then power transfer is improved, but mobility and ease of movement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling interface enables dynamic reconfiguration of the cleaning device - cleaning elements can be quickly attached and detached from the shoe attachment means. This dynamic capability allows users to secure the cleaning element for effective power transfer during cleaning tasks, then quickly remove it when mobility is needed, resolving the contradiction between power transfer efficiency and user mobility.
3Reliability
If cleaning devices are designed for specific tasks, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but adaptability to different settings is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe attachment means with its standardized coupling interface serves as a universal base that can accommodate different types of cleaning elements. Users can attach cleaning elements appropriate for different settings and task types (e.g., scrubbing brushes for tough stains, soft cloths for delicate surfaces), maintaining cleaning effectiveness across various applications without requiring multiple dedicated devices.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the cleaning function into interchangeable cleaning elements that attach to a universal shoe attachment means, the system allows users to select and swap cleaning elements based on specific task requirements. This segmentation enables each cleaning element to be optimized for particular cleaning effectiveness while the universal interface provides adaptability to different settings.
4Adaptability or versatility
If cleaning devices include interchangeable elements, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling interface is designed as a universal connection system that handles multiple functions: mechanical attachment, power transfer, and quick release. By consolidating these functions into a single standardized interface mechanism, the system achieves versatility for interchangeable cleaning elements without proportionally increasing complexity.
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AI summary
A cleaning device to be worn on footwear of a user includes a shoe attachment means configured to removably connect to the user's footwear, a cleaning element configured to removably connect to the shoe attachment means, and a coupling interface including a first connecting means positioned on the shoe attachment means and a second connecting means positioned on the cleaning element. The first connecting means and the second connecting means are configured to removably connect the shoe attachment means to the cleaning element.